Johannes XXIII.
Johannes XXIII., born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli in 1881, served as Pope from 1958 until his death in 1963. He is best known for convening the Second Vatican Council, which aimed to modernize the Catholic Church and promote ecumenism. His pastoral approach and emphasis on dialogue and social justice earned him widespread admiration. Johannes XXIII. was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis in 2014, reflecting his enduring legacy in the Church.
Born on Nov 25, 1881 (143 years old)
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Estonia:
Johannes XXIII consecrated the Basilica of St. Pius X in Lourdes when he was the papal nuncio in France.
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Johannes XXIII was one of the predecessors of Johannes Paul I.
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Pope John XXIII is noted for initiating the Second Vatican Council, which aimed at reforming the Catholic Church.
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Pope John XXIII emphasized the importance of mercy in his address at the opening of the Second Vatican Council.
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Germany:
Johannes XXIII. was a Pope from 1958 to 1963 who was canonized by Pope Francis.
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